My first Danielle Steel was “The Promise” back in 1977; I was a big Danielle Steel fan could not wait until her next novel was release. I am now reading book number thirty-one; not the annual reads as back in the day. It seems the stories are so similar, or perhaps my reading taste has changed somewhat.
There have been some recent gems and since this has glitter in the title, I thought it just might be a gem for me.

This is the story of young Coco who is trying to cope with the loss of both her parents. She is having a very difficult time and then true love seems to sweep her off her feet! Hmmm?
I have no doubt Nicholas Sparks fans would love this. It held my interest as I was hoping for true love!

Want to thank NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group ~ Ballantine for this early release granted to me in exchange for an honest professional review. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for November 17, 2020

This was a nice change of pace to read during these crazy times. It started out rough for Coco, losing her parents. We see her struggle to find the right relationship with me and over and over things fall apart. Her best friend Sam is always right there beside her offering support, advice or just to be a silent presence for her. It was enjoyable to watch her journey to struggle to find happiness! Thank you NetGalley for an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

It takes a good author to make u feel emotion when reading a book, and Ms. Steel is that author! I got so angry in the beginning of the book that i almost put it down. Thankfully, i kept reading and I'm glad i did. The book took a turn and ended up just the way I hoped it world. Thank you Ms. Steel for another fantastic book!

Danielle Steel is so consistent in her story telling, I started All that Glitters synopsis unread. As I began reading the story, I was pleasantly surprised by the story line. I found the story so engaging and well written. I was pulled in immediately. I fell in love with the characters and felt every joy and pain that Coco and Sam experienced through the years. I’m going to experience a book hangover on this one. A great read. 5 stars.

I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book from NetGalley and
am voluntarily reviewing it.

All that Glitters follows the life of Nicole "Coco" Martin and her best friend, Orthodox Jew Sam. After Coco's parents were murdered in the South of France during a suicide bombing, she must learn to rebuild her life. She goes for the men with "Glitter" like Ed, Nigel and Ian, but Sam is always in the wings, even when he marries "trusty, reliable" Tamar. After Sam's divorce that left him the single parent of 4 children, Coco and her daughter Bethanie find all the glitters in the stability that Sam will offer.

A must read for all Danielle Steel fans! All That Glitters will not disappoint.
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I was looking for an easy, mindless read, but instead I got something that enraged me on every page. Again, Danielle Steel writes about a gorgeous, thin, white woman, except she’s brunette this time! But wait, she has a Jewish best friend who happens to be Orthodox but doesn’t like being observant. I get that! But the trope of a nagging Jewish mother started to anger me. Then I find out a sister is named Sabra, like the hummus. Yes, it’s an Israeli word for a prickly person, but what reader would know that? Then, the main character’s wife was “boring, dull and unexciting” and all she cared about was having children. I’m not going to go into more detail because I’ll give it away, but her characterization and descriptions of Jewish characters was just horrendous. I recommend Danielle to not only look at her internal misogyny when describing a skinny white Christian woman, but also her latent views about Jews.
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Thank you @netgalley and @randomhouse for this advanced copy!
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Book 79 of 2020

I love Danielle Steels books, this one had me crying before it really even started, Coco had such a hard time after her parents died and I think she was just totally lost for years. Sam was always there for her trying to be the voice of reason but she always had to learn the hard way. I really was so aggravated with her character for at least half of the book, I was really glad when she finally stood up for herself and did what she needed to do. I totally get that you have to go thru it all to come out on the other side, its part of the journey, she definetly had a journey and the book had the best ending. It was one of those that hooks you in and you only stop reading when you are done with the book. Definetly 5 stars on this one!

Danielle Steel delivers again! All That Glitters is her latest compelling story that hooks you from the start. An easy quick read that has you connected to the characters and waiting to see what happens.
Thank you to netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

Coco is an only child living a very privileged life. Sam is her best friend and has been since fourth grade. Tragedy strikes when Coco‘s parents are killed when a terror attack strikes air France plane they are on. Coco goes through a series unsuccessful relationships over the course of several years, even producing a daughter. She is just about ready to “settle again“ before she realizes her true love is right before her eyes.

Danielle Steel delivers another escapist romance full of riches, tragedy, and (of course) love in All That Glitters.

Set mostly between NYC and London, readers watch as Coco Martin loses her adoring parents in an terrorist attack and is forced to navigate the world on her own. Though smart, her naivete causes her to make some questionable choices, b especially related to men on her journey to self discovery.

Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book. All thoughts are my own.

Danielle Steel does it again! This is the story of a young girl, Coco who is an only child who gets along wonderfully with her parents. When tragedy hits she is able to lean on her best friend Sam who she has known almost her entire life and is always there for her. Then Coco is betrayed by the one person that she should have been able to trust. Coco takes off to London to heal and runs into another devastating relationship. Through all of this Sam is there for her, even after he is forced into a marriage he doesn’t think he is ready for. Coco goes back and forth from London to New York and then to Paris and St. Barts where she discovers that the only flash she wants is someone she never expected to end up with. All That Glitters will tear at your heartstrings and will make you smile!!

Another great book. So easy to read and her book make you anxious to turn to the next page. So realistic and her characters always remind you of someone you know. So exciting I couldn't stop reading until I got to the end. Looking forward to her next book!

I would like to thank NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for allowing me to review this book in exchange for an honest review. From the description, I thought this book would be different than it was. Coco (aka Nicole) is made an orphan early in the book. Her parents are killed by terrorists and she is forced to grow up fast. She begins immediately making stupid decisions. The only smart thing that she did was remain friends with Sam (her friend from elementary school). I didn't like what they did to Sam's family and with his marriage either. What I also didn't like, as with past Steel novels, everything comes too easily to the lead character. Like she doesn't ever struggle (minus the loss of her parents and tough lessons she is taught by the men she meets). I knew how the book was going to end within 30 pages of starting the book. I don't regret the time it took me to read this book as its nice to escape the insanity we currently live in.

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A other great read by Danielle Steel. The book opens with CoCo an only child who has been spoiled by her parents. She cannot go with her parents on their annual vacation.They are in France where they are killed in a terrorist attach. CoCo is emotionally shattered. CoCo begins to make bad choices in her relationships with men except for her best friend Sam who has been her best friend from fourth grade on. He tells her she deserves better. Will they continue to be friends ? Will CoCo and Sam develop a new relationship ? Will Sam find himself in a situation he never expected? Thank you Random House Publishing and Net Galley for allowing me to read and review this book i

Nicole (aka Coco) Martin’s life beginning with her senior year at Columbia University in NYC. Tragically, her parents are killed in a terrorist bombing while on vacation in France. With all of Steel’s books, the protagonist is a strong, intelligent woman who navigates life’s challenges with courage and style. In this instance, Coco perseveres through a series of dysfunctional relationships characterized by “flash” with charming, flawed men. The portrayal of Sam’s religious Jewish family was very flawed. She could have been better advised.

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All That Glitters by Danielle Steel is a book that will keep you enticed throughout. Every time I thought I had figured out where the story was going, the characters would go a completely different way. The characters are well written and you feel like you know them. They made me think
of friends I have known in my life and the struggles they endured and hard decisions they had to make. This a great book to remind you of tough times and how you succeeded through them. I found the story compelling in this crazy year of 2020 and how much has gone wrong but yet we persevere though it. You will love these characters and the adventures you will go on as they travel between beautifully written destinations.

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All that Glitters is Danielle Steel’s latest offering presents her expected storytelling style – young girl of privilege, Coco, who encounters life’s obstacles over the course of 150 - 200 pages or so and then realizes her destiny is with her best friend Sam - and this "glittery tale" was no different. Although some reviewers were critical of the portrayal of Sam and the Jewish culture, I enjoyed the inclusion of this glimpse of this diverse cultural perspective. All this being said, I enjoyed every page turning moment over the course of a few short hours. My only personal critique (as others have said), is I wish the story would have lasted longer. I’m looking forward to Danielle Steel’s next fictional release “Neighbors”.

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!

Nicole snuggles to find herself as she goes through one challenge after another. when she realizes that being dazzled by men is hurting her she finds out she is a good strong woman.

It has been years since I’ve read a Danielle Steel book and All That Glitters didn’t disappoint. Danielle Steel was my mom’s favorite author and we would read her books at the beach together. Her book Fine Things was my first introduction into the romance genre and lead the way to my love for them. I feel she has proven herself time and again as the queen of the romance novel. It has everything a good one has - angst, drama, and a hero you are rooting for.
If you are looking for a quick and enjoyable break from reality, All that Glitters is the book for you!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.

This was a great story of romance and whirlwind relationships. I enjoyed seeing the lavish life Coco lived, along with her challenges of being a mom. However, the ending seemed abrupt, even though I had figured out the direction it was going.